Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, Washington 6-8 Sept 2024
We’re thrilled that Obioma Oji, our Design and Production Director here at BlueTree and a Director at Women in Boatbuilding, will be a featured speaker at the prestigious Port Townsend Wood Boat Festival in Washington, USA.
Taking place from 6-8 September 2024, the Port Townsend Wood Boat Festival is a world-renowned gathering celebrating traditional craftsmanship, maritime heritage, and innovative boat design. Obi will share her unique insights into sustainable boatbuilding practices and is part of the International Women in Boatbuilding panel.
Known for her dedication to sustainability Obi will focus on the importance of preserving traditional boatbuilding techniques while integrating sustainable practices to honour future generations.
"It’s exciting to be part of such a historic event,” Obi told us. “This festival is a celebration of the past, present, and future of boatbuilding. I’ll be sharing BlueTree’s commitment to sustainable craftsmanship and the incredible work being done by women in our field."